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A fire command vehicle, also called a fire chief car or fly car, is a vehicle used by a senior officer of a
A fire command vehicle, also called a fire chief car or fly car, is a vehicle used by a senior officer of a fire department
A fire department (American English
American English, sometimes called United States English or U.S. English, is the set of varieties of the English language native to the United States. English is the most widely spoken language in th ...
to respond to firefighting incidents. Its markings typically indicate the rank of the senior officer.
In the 19th century, fire chief vehicles were horse-drawn, and known as a ''chief's buggy''. With the advent and rise of the automobile, most fire departments retired their chief's buggies for automobiles with proper markings.
In the United States
The United States of America (U.S.A. or USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S. or US) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It consists of 50 U.S. state, states, a Washington, D.C., federal district, five ma ...
, fire command vehicles are similar to police cars, and are equipped with emergency lighting and emergency vehicle equipment. Many fire departments use modified SUVs or pickup truck as their command vehicles.
In the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK) or Britain, is a country in Europe, off the north-western coast of the European mainland, continental mainland. It comprises England, Scotlan ...
, the fire car is usually unmarked and personally owned by a station manager. The car has emergency lighting and equipment installed.
See also
* Fire engine * Nontransporting EMS vehicle *Glossary of firefighting
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